Certain rulers may use such powers for their own gain, instead of serving the rakyat, says Dr M.
Amid his verbal sparring with the Johor royal family over the appointment of the state's next menteri besar, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today reiterated the 'dangers' of granting absolute power to the rulers.
"This is what happens if we give absolute power to the rulers. They may put their own interests before their states'. Mahathir also lamented the"feudal" mindset of the Malays, who he said are of the opinion that the Malay rulers cannot be questioned, even if they make mistakes and do not follow the rule of law.
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